First United Methodist Church, Brevard Board of Stewards Governance Principles:

To discern and articulate the core purpose ( mission), values, boundaries and goals of the congregation.  Understanding the needs of the broader community.  

Vision: A genuine, joyful, loving, Body of Christ, nurturing spiritual growth and serving the diverse needs of its church family and the community

Mission: Christ’s people drawn together in love, moving out to serve

Inclusion: We believe that everyone is welcome and has a place at our church, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

Diversity: We celebrate the diversity of our community and believe that it makes us stronger.

Innovation: We are always looking for new and creative ways to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Stewardship: We believe that we are called to be good stewards of our time, talents, and resources.

2026 Members : 

Board Chair Harold Barnette

Vice-Chair Brittany Whitmire

Lay Leader Jeremy Gibbs

Visionary, Ex-Officio Alan Winchester

Congregational Representative Anna McCall

At Large Position Carol Rutledge

Finance Peter Johnson

Personnel Mike Harle

Facilities & Grounds Eli McCall

Nurture Team Leader Jay Farrell

Serve Team Leader Jamie Gilmore

Cultivate Team Leader -

Grow Team Leader Katrina Canter

Contact : Harold Barnette, haroldbarnette10@gmail.com

Board of Stewards Meetings

The Board of Stewards meets once a month, usually on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings start at 6:30pm and last for around 1-2 hours.

All are welcome to come listen to the meeting. If there is anything you'd like to bring up at a board meeting, please reach out to the current Board Chair, Harold Barnette.